Orioles Decline Outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 Million Club Option for 2027
Declining the option would save Baltimore $18 million and send Robert into free agency as the club weighs cheaper outfield alternatives.
- On Thursday, October 29, the Baltimore Orioles were reported to be declining outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.
- By passing on the $20 million option, the Orioles trigger a $2 million buyout for the 29-year-old, saving $18 million in salary commitments.
- Robert struggled with injuries this year, hitting.221 with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs across 61 games split between the Mets and Baltimore.
- Though the team makes Robert a free agent, MASN's Roch Kubatko reported on Friday that Baltimore could still pursue a more affordable agreement to retain him.
- The organization must weigh a potential reunion against internal options like Colton Cowser and Enrique Bradfield, who remain central to Baltimore's long-term outfield plans.
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Independent EspañolBaltimore decides not to extend the long-term contract to the Cuban gardener after a short pass by the team. Robert was claimed from the Mets in August.The player played few games before he was injured, affecting his performance.Other moves include the free agency of Suarez and Barrero.
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Orioles decline outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027
The Baltimore Orioles have declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for 2027. The Orioles claimed Robert off waivers from the New York Mets on Aug. 31. They assumed an obligation of roughly $4.9 million from the Mets…
Luis Robert Jr.'s $20M Contract Option Reportedly Declined by Orioles, Buyout Details Revealed
The Baltimore Orioles have declined their $20 million team option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., opting to instead pay him a $2 million buyout and make him a free agent, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
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